The human body is a beautiful and complex network of 1,72,000 Nerves/Nadis, which represent the metaphysical energy or life-force. Chakras are those nerve centres which manage the confluence of the nadis. There are 7 most important chakras, which dictate the flow of energy throughout the body.
These are so important that if they are aligned in desired manner, they can help the person achieve peace, happiness, creativity, self-esteem, compassion, confidence, focus and spirituality. On the other hand, disbalance in the chakras can lead to problems like anxiety, gut problems, anger issues, palpitations, infections and lack of direction.
The primary source of aligning the chakras is through meditation!
Each of the chakras have their own significance-
- Muladhara Chakra, also known as Root (represented by red colour), is at the base of the spine and one can derive peace through it. Its role is to connect mind, body and soul with the Earth. It symbolizes survival, energy and health. Imbalance can cause anxiety, lack of concentration.
- Svadhishana Chakra, known as Sacral (represented by orange colour), is below the belly bottom and it symbolizes sensuality, sexuality, joy and happiness. Imbalance can cause obesity and reproductive problems.
- Manipura Chakra, known as Solar Plexus (represented by yellow colour), is at the centre of belly button and promotes decisiveness and self-esteem. It symbolizes identity, will power, courage, self-esteem. Imbalance causes anger, digestive issues.
- Anahata Chakra, also known as Heart (represented by green colour), is present right over the heart and promotes self-love and compassion. It symbolizes love, compassion, harmony, acceptance and hope. Imbalance causes heartburn, faster heartbeats and palpitations.
- Visuddha Chakra, representing the Throat (represented by blue colour), promotes confidence and kindness. It is responsible for expressing the truth and sharing your opinions. Imbalance can cause throat pains and infections.
- Ajna Chakra, known as the Third Eye (represented by indigo colour), is between the eyebrows and promotes focus and sensibility. Imbalance can result to headaches, weak eyes.
- Sahasrara Chakra, also known as the Crown (represented by violet colour), is on top of the head and promotes wisdom and spirituality. It symbolizes understanding and enlightenment. Imbalance can cause lack of direction and nervous system disorders.
All the energies flowing in the body directs how we act, feel and believe as humans. Understanding the chakras and aligning them is vital for the proper functioning of the body and the soul. This is in fact, just the tip of this gigantic iceberg. One can delve deeper in understanding the chakras and the whole universe around it.
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